Pre-Cruise Registration and Immigration |
IMMIGRATION AND DOCUMENTATION
All passengers are required to carry valid Proof Of Citizenship before you will be allowed to board your cruise ship. Bringing proper proof of citizenship is the responsibility of the guest. Any guest traveling without proper documentation will be denied boarding by the cruise ship and no refund of the cruise fare will be issued.
Please read this page carefully.
Please note the following changes to documentation required for
Cruise Travel:
CRUISES RETURNING TO U.S. BEFORE DECEMBER 31, 2006
US CITIZENS
US Citizens traveling to the Bahamas, Bermuda, Caribbean, Mexico, Canada or Alaska must present proof of citizenship in the form of:
- A valid passport (recommended)
- Original birth certificate or state-issued certified copy of a birth certificate with Picture ID, or
- Original Naturalization papers
- In addition to these requirements, all guests 16 years of age or older must provide an official photo ID
US Citizens Traveling internationally or to Fanning Island via Hawaii on Norwegian Cruise Lines
- A valid passport is required.
- Some countries may require the purchase of a Visa. Your cruise specialist will indicate which countries will require this prior to your departure.
NON-US CITIZENS
Non US-Citizens traveling to the Bahamas, Bermuda, Caribbean, Mexico, Canada or Alaska must present proof of citizenship in the form of:
- U.S. Resident Aliens need a valid Alien Resident Card.
- Canadian citizens must present a valid passport, original birth certificate or certified copy of a birth certificate.
- Non-US. citizens need a valid passport and a valid, non-expired U.S. Multiple Re-Entry Visa, if applicable.
- For sailings calling on Canadian ports-of-call, certain foreign nationals must obtain a Canadian Visa, in addition to the multiple-entry Visa.
- Non-US. citizens must contact the appropriate consulates, U.S. Embassy and U.S. Immigrations office to inquire about necessary travel documentation.
- All non-US. citizens and U.S. Resident Aliens must surrender their passport and/or green cards at the time of embarkation. These documents will be returned upon completion of the Immigration inspection.
- In addition to these requirements, all guests 16 years of age or older must provide an official photo ID
Non-US Citizens Traveling to internationally or to Fanning Island via Hawaii on Norwegian Cruise Lines
- A valid passport from your Country of Origin is required.
- Some countries may require the purchase of a Visa. It is your responsibility to check with Embassy of your country or the country you are visiting with regards to Visa requirements.
It is important that guest names on travel documents (Alien Resident Cards, etc.) be identical to those on the cruise and airline tickets. Otherwise, proof of name change (i.e., a marriage license) OR a valid driver's license or government issued photo ID (i.e., U.S. Military ID) must be presented.
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CRUISES RETURNING TO U.S. AFTER DECEMBER 30, 2006
All travelers
will be required to have a passport to enter or re-enter the United States.
This is a change from prior travel requirements. The goal is to strengthen
border security and facilitate entry into the United States for U.S. citizens
and legitimate foreign visitors. This new requirement will be known as the
Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative.
Who does this requirement affect?
All United States citizens traveling within the Western Hemisphere who do not
currently possess valid passports will be affected.
Certain foreign nationals who currently are not required to present a
passport to travel to the United States, namely most Canadian citizens, citizens
of the British Overseas Territory of Bermuda, and Mexican citizens will
also be affected.
When will the new travel initiative requirement be implemented?
The travel initiative requirements will be rolled out in phases, providing as
much advance notice as possible to the affected public to enable them to meet
the terms of the new guidelines. The proposed timeline is as
follows:
- December 31, 2006 – Passport or other accepted document
required for all travel (air/sea) to or from the Caribbean, Bermuda, Central
and South America.
- December 31, 2006 – Passport or other accepted document
required for all air and sea travel to or from Mexico and Canada.
- December 31, 2007 – Passport or other accepted document
required for all air, sea and land border crossings.
How Do I get a passport?
U.S. citizens may visit the Passport section
of this website for information on how to apply for a U.S. passport.
You should allow yourself a sufficient amount of time to apply and receive
your passport in advance of travel. Please allow 6-8 weeks for processing
of U.S. passport applications. Peak U.S. passport processing is
between January and July. We recommend applying as soon as possible prior
to your cruise.
Foreign nationals should contact their respective governments to obtain
passports.
US CITIZENS
US Citizens traveling to the Bahamas, Bermuda, Caribbean, Mexico, Canada or Alaska must present proof of citizenship in the form of:
- A valid passport (recommended)
- Original birth certificate or state-issued certified copy of a birth certificate with Picture ID, or
- Original Naturalization papers
- In addition to these requirements, all guests 16 years of age or older must provide an official photo ID
US Citizens Traveling internationally or to Fanning Island via Hawaii on Norwegian Cruise Lines
- A valid passport is required.
- Some countries may require the purchase of a Visa. Your cruise specialist will indicate which countries will require this prior to your departure.
NON-US CITIZENS
Non US-Citizens traveling to the Bahamas, Bermuda, Caribbean, Mexico, Canada or Alaska must present proof of citizenship in the form of:
- U.S. Resident Aliens need a valid Alien Resident Card.
- Canadian citizens must present a valid passport, original birth certificate or certified copy of a birth certificate.
- Non-US. citizens need a valid passport and a valid, non-expired U.S. Multiple Re-Entry Visa, if applicable.
- For sailings calling on Canadian ports-of-call, certain foreign nationals must obtain a Canadian Visa, in addition to the multiple-entry Visa.
- Non-US. citizens must contact the appropriate consulates, U.S. Embassy and U.S. Immigrations office to inquire about necessary travel documentation.
- All non-US. citizens and U.S. Resident Aliens must surrender their passport and/or green cards at the time of embarkation. These documents will be returned upon completion of the Immigration inspection.
- In addition to these requirements, all guests 16 years of age or older must provide an official photo ID
Non-US Citizens Traveling to internationally or to Fanning Island via Hawaii on Norwegian Cruise Lines
- A valid passport from your Country of Origin is required.
- Some countries may require the purchase of a Visa. It is your responsibility to check with Embassy of your country or the country you are visiting with regards to Visa requirements.
It is important that guest names on travel documents (Alien Resident Cards, etc.) be identical to those on the cruise and airline tickets. Otherwise, proof of name change (i.e., a marriage license) OR a valid driver's license or government issued photo ID (i.e., U.S. Military ID) must be presented.
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NON-US CITIZENS TRAVELING TO CANADA OR ALASKA
The Canadian government requires foreign citizens from most
countries other than the U.S. to obtain a visa for entry into Canada.
This law affects travelers on all cruise itineraries that begin or
end in Canada, as well as those that make a port of call in Canada.
Failure to present the required visa will result in denied boarding
with no refund. To learn if Canada requires a visa for citizens of
your country please call your embassy or consulate.
